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Skunk Control in the Pacific Northwest: More Than Just a Bad Smell

When people think of skunks, the first thing that comes to mind is their infamous odor. But there’s much more to these nocturnal pests than their scent—and if one has taken up residence on your property, you’ll know it before you ever see it.

At Sasquatch Pest Control, we’re here to help you reclaim your property from unwanted wildlife with fast, humane, and effective solutions. And when it comes to skunk removal, trust us—you don’t want to go it alone.

Skunks: What to Know About These Smelly Intruders

Skunks are about the size of a large alley cat and are commonly mistaken for them at a glance. They typically weigh 5–8 pounds, with black bodies and bold white stripes running from their heads to the tips of their bushy tails. While striped skunks are the most common species in Washington, spotted and gray variations also exist.

Skunk Behavior & Habitat

• Skunks are opportunistic and adaptable, living in forests, fields, and right under your porch.
• They’re nocturnal, foraging for food at night and often burrowing under homes, decks, and sheds.
• Though solitary, they may den in groups during colder months—without going into full hibernation.

These pests often create dens by digging or taking over abandoned animal burrows. Their powerful front claws and strong legs make them excellent diggers, which can damage insulation, foundations, and underground utilities.

Why Skunks Are a Problem

Skunks are more than just a stinky nuisance—they pose health, property, and safety risks, including:

• Sulfuric Spray Defense: Skunks release a foul-smelling spray from specialized anal glands when threatened. The spray can cause nausea, vomiting, burning skin, and even temporary blindness if sprayed in the eyes.
• Disease Carriers: Skunks are known vectors of rabies, leptospirosis, tularemia, and canine distemper, which are transmitted through bites or scratches—not the spray.
• Property Damage: With their digging claws, skunks can damage lawns, wiring, plumbing, and building foundations.
• Parasites: Skunks can harbor fleas, ticks, and other pests that may affect you or your pets.

What Attracts Skunks to Your Property

Skunks aren’t picky—they go where the food is. If your yard provides easy access to meals or shelter, you’re at risk of a skunk problem.

Common Attractants:

• Unsecured garbage cans
• Outdoor pet food and water bowls
• Fallen fruit or nuts from trees
• Compost piles
• Birdseed or open feeders
• Shelter under porches, decks, or sheds

How to Keep Skunks Away

You can take proactive steps to make your property less inviting to skunks:

• Secure Trash Cans with tight lids or locks
• Remove Pet Food from outdoor areas
• Clean Up Fallen Fruit around trees
• Install Barriers around gardens and crawlspaces
• Trim Overgrown Brush where skunks might hide
• Fence Off Low Spaces under sheds, porches, or decks

Sasquatch Pest Control’s Skunk Removal & Exclusion Process

Trying to remove a skunk yourself is risky. One wrong move and you could be sprayed, scratched, or bitten. That’s where we come in.

Here’s how our expert wildlife team handles skunk intrusions:

1. Site Inspection
   We identify active dens, damage, attractants, and all entry points.
2. Humane Removal
   We safely and legally remove skunks in accordance with Washington state regulations.
3. Exclusion Work
   We seal entry points and install buried fencing or physical barriers to prevent future burrowing.
4. Habitat Modification
   We guide you on reducing skunk attractants and modifying your property for long-term prevention.

Serving Whatcom & Skagit County with Safe, Humane Skunk Control

Skunk spray isn’t just inconvenient—it can linger for weeks, cause health reactions, and signal deeper pest problems. Don’t wait until the odor hits. Contact Sasquatch Pest Control today to schedule a wildlife inspection and let us help you take your yard back.

No Matter Your Wildlife Problems—We Squatch Your Back!
Reach out today to protect your home, your health, and your peace of mind.

Sasquatch Pest Control
5051 Guide Meridian
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: (360) 410-2199
https://sasquatchpestcontrol.com/
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Phone: (360) 410-2199
https://sasquatchpestcontrol.com/
Google Business | Facebook | Nextdoor | YouTube | LinkedIn for a wildlife inspection and reclaim your space from unwanted guests.

Why Choose Sasquatch Pest Control

We’re passionate about helping people just like you get rid of unwanted pest problems. Dont ask yourself if you need of pest control services. We are proud to be the only pest control in Bellingham, WA promising excellence in value, service, and trust. And honesty above all. We will do whats best for you 100% of the time!